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Peter Rush · October 8th, 2015, 05:35 AM

So I just took a call from a very enthusiastic lady congratulating me on being a finalist at 'The Northern Wedding Wards 2015' - first I've heard of it so being the usual suspicous person I am I asked here to email me further details and it seems even though I get a complimenatary ticket I would be charged for people with me @ about £100/person.

Now I've never put myself forward for this, and wouldn't for one minute put myself as a finalist when there are people putting out way better work than me so yes - I think it's pretty much a scam, I just wondered if any of you folks had come across anything similar?

Chris Harding · October 8th, 2015, 07:11 AM

Just an advertising scam Pete! We have the ABIA awards here and I have been nominated many times as the "best in the West" .... they want to take your money!!

Robert Benda · October 8th, 2015, 07:33 AM

There are plenty of 'pay to win' style awards, though this one seems to be hiding that with one extra step.

There is a local DJ company that "won" a major national award a couple of years ago. All they had to do was pay$195 and they'd have a plaque rushed to them. Lucky guys. (they did pay)

Rob Cantwell · October 8th, 2015, 09:48 AM

looks like they're run by a crowd called creativeoceanic

seem to have an award for just about everything!

if the invite doesn't have 'Free Beer' on it I'd give it a miss

:-)

Craig McKenna · October 8th, 2015, 04:11 PM

I'd give you a free award, Pete, for offering some of the best advice going on wedding documentary filming.

I can make you a plaque, and I'll send you a crate of beer too!

:-)

Peter Rush · October 9th, 2015, 02:24 AM

Thanks Craig - that comment is my award :)

October 8th, 2015, 05:35 AM	#1
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Scam? So I just took a call from a very enthusiastic lady congratulating me on being a finalist at 'The Northern Wedding Wards 2015' - first I've heard of it so being the usual suspicous person I am I asked here to email me further details and it seems even though I get a complimenatary ticket I would be charged for people with me @ about £100/person. Now I've never put myself forward for this, and wouldn't for one minute put myself as a finalist when there are people putting out way better work than me so yes - I think it's pretty much a scam, I just wondered if any of you folks had come across anything similar? Attached Thumbnails

October 8th, 2015, 07:11 AM	#2
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: Scam? Just an advertising scam Pete! We have the ABIA awards here and I have been nominated many times as the "best in the West" .... they want to take your money!!

October 8th, 2015, 07:33 AM	#3
Robert Benda Trustee Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Crookston, MN Posts: 1,353	Re: Scam? There are plenty of 'pay to win' style awards, though this one seems to be hiding that with one extra step. There is a local DJ company that "won" a major national award a couple of years ago. All they had to do was pay$195 and they'd have a plaque rushed to them. Lucky guys. (they did pay)

October 8th, 2015, 09:48 AM	#4
Rob Cantwell Major Player Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tipperary, Ireland Posts: 624	Re: Scam? looks like they're run by a crowd called creativeoceanic seem to have an award for just about everything! if the invite doesn't have 'Free Beer' on it I'd give it a miss :-) __________________ http://www.robertcantwell.com

October 8th, 2015, 04:11 PM	#5
Craig McKenna Major Player Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 495	Re: Scam? I'd give you a free award, Pete, for offering some of the best advice going on wedding documentary filming. I can make you a plaque, and I'll send you a crate of beer too! :-)

October 9th, 2015, 02:24 AM	#6
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: Scam? Thanks Craig - that comment is my award :)